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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2015
AGENDA#: 6A
PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES
AGENDA ITEM: PRESENTATION TO RETIRING POLICE CHIEF BILL O'ROURKE
PRESENTATION: Bill O'Rourke first started his law enforcement career in 1975 with the
Minneapolis Police Department and served numerous roles, including Patrol
Officer, Shift Supervisor, Unit Commander in various assignments,
Commander of the 3rd Precinct, and Commander of the Administrative
Service Division. In November of 1997, he began his career in Prior Lake as
Chief of Police.
To put Bill's tenure of service into some context, consider that:
• In 1998, Prior Lake's population was approximately 15,000. As of
2014, Prior Lake's population is approximately 24,000.
• In 1998, Prior Lake had under 5000 dwelling units, and today has
9000.
• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel was just 6 years old with 216 rooms as
opposed to the 576 rooms today.
• The Wilds Golf Course had just completed its 31d season.
• In 1998 there were an estimated 8000 police calls. In 2014 the Prior
Lake PD responded to 11,400 calls for service.
• Bill has hired 15 of the City's 24 sworn officers.
Bill's achievements at Prior Lake are many. In addition to his specific law
enforcement efforts over the years, under Bill's watch, the Police
Department has managed homicide investigations, level 3 sex offender
meetings, and he even apprehended a bank robber.
Bill has contributed at an administrative level as well. The highlights include:
• Acting as Project Manager for the Police Station and City Hall
construction projects.
• Improving and promoting the training and education of police officers.
• Updating of the police policy and procedures manual.
• Updating of the police fleet vehicles.
• Updating of squad technology, including computer terminals and in-
squad video.
The presentation tonight is to thank Chief O'Rourke for his service to Prior
Lake over the last 17 years, as well as recognize his 40 year commitment to
law enforcement. Mayor Hedberg will present Bill with a sailboat plaque.
Councilors who have comments for Bill on the occasion of his retirement
should feel comfortable doing so at the conclusion of the presentation.
Phone 952.447.9800/Fax 952.447.4245/www.cityofpriorlak-e.com